How to Use:
Kola Nut

Kola nuts contain caffeine, which may explain their popular use in energy tonics. Native to Africa, the nuts of this towering tree are also a traditional medicine thought to enhance male potency. Kola is listed as having aphrodisiac, stimulant, and cardiotonic properties in the Duke phytochemical database.1

In the Kitchen: The kola nut was once the main ingredient in cola drinks, and rumor has it the closely guarded trade secret formula of Coke contains kola extract as well as sugar, caramel color, caffeine, phosphoric acid, coca extract, lime extract, vanilla and glycerin.2

Kola Nut Side Effects:
The German E Commission considers it safe, and lists its uses for mental and physical fatigue.Mountain Rose herbs

History and Traditions & Folklore

Cola has been used for centuries in Africa, the seeds were chewed by camel traders on their long journeys to maintain alertness. Cola nuts are important in social ceremonies, the name Cola may come from kola, the Mandingo name for the plant.
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